"What's that book you're reading all about?" "Khaaaaaaaaaaaaan!" But seriously, I really enjoyed this history of the Mongol empire. Most of what you know about the Mongols (blood-thirsty, etc.) is based on disinformation that Genghis encouraged to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies. Weatherford is clearly pro-Genghis (and pro-Kublai), and details how he not only conquered most of Asia, but also remade his society along military lines, enforced religious tolerance, encouraged trade, and integrated technologies from across the empire.

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